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Help? what is shirvel exactly?

 
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wangfeel



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:31 pm    Post subject: Help? what is shirvel exactly? Reply with quote

"they both have a egg yolk and butter base, but a bearnaise has shallots, shirvel, and most importantly tarragon." ---- ripped from TV show "friends". What is shirvel?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is a herb used in flavouring soups, etc.. It is really spelt chervil it has small white flowers in groups, as does parsley. (This is called umbelliferous).
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:59 am    Post subject: thanks Reply with quote

Thank you~~
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